Marathon mountain bike race rolls in to Tsali

A 12-hour bike race in Nantahala National Forest near Bryson City will test the mettle and stamina of participating peddlers.

The race, called 12 Hours of Tsali, will last from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 17, with individual and team categories available. The teams or individuals with the most laps during the 12-hour race span win, with prizes as high as $175 for the first place solo racer in male and female categories.